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Welcome to the December 2014 edition of the NDC Newsletter. This is our monthly electronic digest of Irish drug, alcohol and tobacco publications, news and Dail  debates. 

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The staff of the NDC would like to wish everyone a very happy 2015.


Publications

Value for money and policy review of the youth programmes that target disadvantaged young people.
Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2014) Value for money and policy review of the youth programmes that target disadvantaged young people. Government Publications, Dublin .



Child Care Law Reporting Project: Case histories 2014 volume 4.
Child Care Law Reporting Project. (2015) Child Care Law Reporting Project: Case histories 2014 volume 4. Child Care Law Reporting Project, Dublin .



National Poisons Information Centre annual report 2013.
National Poisons Information Centre. (2014) National Poisons Information Centre annual report 2013. National Poisons Information Centre, Dublin .



Tramadol deaths in Northern Ireland: a review of cases from 1996 to 2012.
Randall, C and Crane, J (2014) Tramadol deaths in Northern Ireland: a review of cases from 1996 to 2012. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 23 . pp. 32-36.



“Vintage Meds”: A netnographic study of user decision-making, home preparation, and consumptive patterns of laudanum.
Van Hout, Marie Claire and Hearne, Evelyn (2014) “Vintage Meds”: A netnographic study of user decision-making, home preparation, and consumptive patterns of laudanum. Substance Use & Misuse, Early online .



The reliability and factorial validity of the Adolescent Alcohol Involvement Scale in a large sample in the United Kingdom.
McKay, Michael T. and Dempster, Martin (2014) The reliability and factorial validity of the Adolescent Alcohol Involvement Scale in a large sample in the United Kingdom. Journal of Substance Use, Early online .



Genetic dissection of the psychotomimetic effects of cannabinoid exposure.
O'Tuathaigh, Colm M P and Gantois, Ilse and Waddington, John L (2014) Genetic dissection of the psychotomimetic effects of cannabinoid exposure. Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 52 . pp. 33-40.



Smoking in Ireland 2013: synopsis of key patterns and trends.
Hickey, Paul and Evans, David S. (2014) Smoking in Ireland 2013: synopsis of key patterns and trends. Health Service Executive, Dublin .



Primary care divisional operational plan 2015.
Health Service Executive. (2014) Primary care divisional operational plan 2015. Health Service Executive, Dublin .



Cancer in Ireland 1994-2012: Annual Report of the National Cancer Registry.
National Cancer Registry, Ireland. (2014) Cancer in Ireland 1994-2012: Annual Report of the National Cancer Registry. National Cancer Registry, Ireland, Cork .



Health in Ireland: key trends 2014
Ireland. Department of Health. (2014) Health in Ireland: key trends 2014. Department of Health, Dublin .



Dublin Simon community annual review 2013.
Simon Community. (2014) Dublin Simon community annual review 2013. Simon Community, Dublin .



2014 National Report (2013 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends.
Health Research Board, Irish Focal Point. (2014) 2014 National Report (2013 data) to the EMCDDA by the Reitox National Focal Point. Ireland: new developments, trends. Health Research Board, Dublin .



Young people in drug treatment in Ireland: their views on substance use aetiology, trajectory, parents’ role in substance use and coping skills.
Darker, Catherine D and Palmer, Deirdre and O'Reilly, G and Whiston, Lucy and Smyth, Bobby P (2014) Young people in drug treatment in Ireland: their views on substance use aetiology, trajectory, parents’ role in substance use and coping skills. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online .



Targeting harm: the strategic plan of the Ana Liffey Drug Project 2015-2017.
Ana Liffey Drug Project. (2014) Targeting harm: the strategic plan of the Ana Liffey Drug Project 2015-2017. Ana Liffey Drug Project, Dublin .



Data co-ordination overview of drug misuse 2013.
Kidd, Martina (2014) Data co-ordination overview of drug misuse 2013. Health Service Executive, Waterford .



Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the effects of gangland crime on communities.
Citywide Drug Crisis Campaign. (2014) Submission to the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality on the effects of gangland crime on communities. Citywide, Dublin .



Service stakeholders' perspectives on methadone maintenance treatment, Special Community Employment schemes and client recovery pathways.
Van Hout, Marie Claire and Bingham, Tim (2014) Service stakeholders' perspectives on methadone maintenance treatment, Special Community Employment schemes and client recovery pathways. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 40 (1). pp. 49-58.



Nod and wave: an internet study of the codeine intoxication phenomenon.
Van Hout, Marie Claire (2015) Nod and wave: an internet study of the codeine intoxication phenomenon. International Journal of Drug Policy, 26 (1). pp. 67-77.



Doctor shopping and pharmacy hopping: practice innovations relating to codeine.
Van Hout, Marie Claire (2014) Doctor shopping and pharmacy hopping: practice innovations relating to codeine. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 14 (4). pp. 219-234.



Drug-related deaths and deaths among drug users in Ireland: 2012 figures from the National Drug-Related Deaths Index.
Health Research Board. (2014) Drug-related deaths and deaths among drug users in Ireland: 2012 figures from the National Drug-Related Deaths Index. Health Research Board, Dublin .



Children's rights behind bars. Human rights of children deprived of liberty: Improving monitoring mechanisms. National report: Ireland.
Kilkelly, Ursula (2014) Children's rights behind bars. Human rights of children deprived of liberty: Improving monitoring mechanisms. National report: Ireland. Irish Penal Reform Trust, Dublin .



A community-wide restorative practices programme implementation guide.
Childhood Development Initiative. (2014) A community-wide restorative practices programme implementation guide. Childhood Development Initiative, Dublin .



Towards excellence in restorative practice: a quality assurance framework for organisations and practitioners.
O'Dwyer, Kieran (2014) Towards excellence in restorative practice: a quality assurance framework for organisations and practitioners. Restorative Practices Strategic Forum, Dublin .



Sexually transmitted infection incidence among adolescents in Ireland.
Davoren, Martin P and Hayes, Kevin and Horgan, Mary and Shiely, Frances (2014) Sexually transmitted infection incidence among adolescents in Ireland. The Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care, 40 (4). pp. 276-282.



Gender differences in mental disorders and suicidality in Europe: Results from a large cross-sectional population-based study.
Boyd, Anders and Van de Velde, Sarah and Vilagut, Gemma and de Graaf, Ron and O׳Neill, Siobhan and Florescu, Silvia and Alonso, Jordi and Kovess-Masfety, Vivane (2014) Gender differences in mental disorders and suicidality in Europe: Results from a large cross-sectional population-based study. Journal of affective disorders, 173C . pp. 245-254.



The Ballymun Youth Action Project Ltd annual report 2013.
Ballymun Youth Action Project. (2014) The Ballymun Youth Action Project Ltd annual report 2013. Ballymun Youth Action Project, Dublin .



Financing drug policy in Europe in the wake of the economic recession.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2014) Financing drug policy in Europe in the wake of the economic recession. Office for Official Publications of the European Communities, Luxembourg .



Characteristics of small areas with high rates of hospital-treated self-harm: deprived, fragmented and urban or just close to hospital? A national registry study.
O'Farrell, IB and Corcoran, P and Perry, Ivan J (2014) Characteristics of small areas with high rates of hospital-treated self-harm: deprived, fragmented and urban or just close to hospital? A national registry study. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, early online .



Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for alcohol use disorder: a pilot randomised control trial.
Farren, Conor Kevin and Milnes, Jennie and Lambe, K and Ahern, Sinead (2014) Computerised cognitive behavioural therapy for alcohol use disorder: a pilot randomised control trial. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online .



Victimisation and psychosocial difficulties associated with sexual orientation concerns: A school-based study of adolescents.
Cotter, P and Corcoran, Paul and McCarthy, J and O' Suilleabháin, F and Clarke, V and Hoven, C and Wasserman, C and Sarchiapone, M and Wasserman, D and Keeley, H (2014) Victimisation and psychosocial difficulties associated with sexual orientation concerns: A school-based study of adolescents. Irish Medical Journal, 107 (10). pp. 310-313.



The efficacy and effectiveness of drug and alcohol abuse prevention programmes delivered outside of school settings.
Munton, Tony and Wedlock, Elaine and Gomersall, Alan (2014) The efficacy and effectiveness of drug and alcohol abuse prevention programmes delivered outside of school settings. Health Research Board, Dublin .



The role of social and human capital in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Munton, Tony and Wedlock, Elaine and Gomersall, Alan (2014) The role of social and human capital in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Health Research Board, Dublin .



Latest Irish HIV data – Quarter 1&2 2014.
(2014) Latest Irish HIV data – Quarter 1&2 2014. Epi-Insight, 15 (12).



Confessions of contemporary English opium-eaters: a netnographic study of consumer negotiation of over-the-counter morphine for misuse.
Van Hout, Marie Claire and Hearne, Evelyn (2014) Confessions of contemporary English opium-eaters: a netnographic study of consumer negotiation of over-the-counter morphine for misuse. Journal of Substance Use, Early online .


News

Varadkar seeks clause to ban alcohol sponsorship of sport.
[Irish Times] , Kelly, Fiach Varadkar seeks clause to ban alcohol sponsorship of sport. (31 Dec 2014)



No evidence ‘deadly fake vodka’ has arrived in Ireland but be careful what you buy.
[thejournal.ie] No evidence ‘deadly fake vodka’ has arrived in Ireland but be careful what you buy. (29 Dec 2014)



TD: No political will to tackle benzos.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac TD: No political will to tackle benzos. (27 Dec 2014)



“They don’t teach you this in med school”: Caring for the most vulnerable at Christmas.
[thejournal.ie] “They don’t teach you this in med school”: Caring for the most vulnerable at Christmas. (24 Dec 2014)



Young person dies every fortnight of drug overdose.
[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Young person dies every fortnight of drug overdose. (24 Dec 2014)



Drink drivers who repeat offence face 'alco-locks' on cars.
[Irish Examiner] , Melia, Paul Drink drivers who repeat offence face 'alco-locks' on cars. (24 Dec 2014)



Many of us will celebrate (or cope) this Christmas by using drink or drugs to excess.
[thejournal.ie] Many of us will celebrate (or cope) this Christmas by using drink or drugs to excess. (24 Dec 2014)



Revealed: league table of the worst counties for drink driving.
[Irish Independent] , Melia, Paul Revealed: league table of the worst counties for drink driving. (23 Dec 2014)



Half of pubs and off-licenses targeted for underage drinking checks were in Dublin.
[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky Half of pubs and off-licenses targeted for underage drinking checks were in Dublin. (23 Dec 2014)



Irish women in top tier for drink related crashes.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Fatharta, Conall Irish women in top tier for drink related crashes. (20 Dec 2014)



Customs seize 120,000 ‘Superman’ ecstasy tablets.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Customs seize 120,000 ‘Superman’ ecstasy tablets. (20 Dec 2014)



Plain packs stub out habit.
[Irish Examiner] , Buckley, Dan Plain packs stub out habit. (20 Dec 2014)



Number of teens seeking help for drugs up.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Number of teens seeking help for drugs up. (20 Dec 2014)



Minimum pricing for drink as Varadkar targets booze issue.
[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Wayne Minimum pricing for drink as Varadkar targets booze issue. (20 Dec 2014)



Heard of ‘Zopiclone’ and ‘Olanzapine’? … More and more people are dying after taking them.
[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Heard of ‘Zopiclone’ and ‘Olanzapine’? … More and more people are dying after taking them. (20 Dec 2014)



Drug that reduces the urge to drink alcohol to be available from HSE.
[thejournal.ie] , Bohan, Christine Drug that reduces the urge to drink alcohol to be available from HSE. (20 Dec 2014)



Dáil passes bill banning smoking in cars with children present.
[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Dáil passes bill banning smoking in cars with children present. (18 Dec 2014)



Video: Take-home naloxone programmes in Europe — overdose prevention.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [YouTube] Video: Take-home naloxone programmes in Europe — overdose prevention. (18 Dec 2014)



Legal move to provide heroin use sites.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Legal move to provide heroin use sites. (17 Dec 2014)



'12 Pubs' is just an excuse for another alcoholic binge.
[Independent.ie] , Courtney, Lorraine '12 Pubs' is just an excuse for another alcoholic binge. (17 Dec 2014)



Study finds ‘vaping’ can help smokers cut down.
[Irish Examiner] , Tarr, Sophie Study finds ‘vaping’ can help smokers cut down. (17 Dec 2014)



Minimum-pricing for alcohol: Heads of bill on way.
[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Minimum-pricing for alcohol: Heads of bill on way. (17 Dec 2014)



Legal drugs cause 75% of poisoning deaths.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Legal drugs cause 75% of poisoning deaths. (16 Dec 2014)



Two deaths a day linked to drugs.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Two deaths a day linked to drugs. (16 Dec 2014)



Drink-drive clampdown leads to fall in drug-use road deaths.
[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Drink-drive clampdown leads to fall in drug-use road deaths. (16 Dec 2014)



633 drug-related deaths in 2012.
[RTE News] 633 drug-related deaths in 2012. (16 Dec 2014)



Relationship that we need to redefine - destructive drinking.
[Irish Examiner] Relationship that we need to redefine - destructive drinking. (16 Dec 2014)



Call to set up injection facility in Dublin city centre.
[RTE News] Call to set up injection facility in Dublin city centre. (16 Dec 2014)



Government declares certain substances to be controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act.
[Department of Health] Government declares certain substances to be controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act. (16 Dec 2014)



Over 25 businesses object to new homeless hostel in Dublin city centre.
[thejournal.ie] Over 25 businesses object to new homeless hostel in Dublin city centre. (15 Dec 2014)



Most victims of sex assault 'had drunk six pints'.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Regan, Eilish Most victims of sex assault 'had drunk six pints'. (15 Dec 2014)



Opinion. Demon drink: greatest public health issue of our age.
[Irish Times] , Byrne, Derek Opinion. Demon drink: greatest public health issue of our age. (15 Dec 2014)



HRB reports latest drug-related deaths figures.
Health Research Board. Alcohol and Drug Research Unit. HRB reports latest drug-related deaths figures. (15 Dec 2014)



Drugs linked to 12 deaths per week in Ireland.
[Irish Examiner] Drugs linked to 12 deaths per week in Ireland. (15 Dec 2014)



Time to turn off tap on cheap alcohol?
[Irish Times] , Murray, Frank Time to turn off tap on cheap alcohol? (15 Dec 2014)



Statement by Varadkar on National Drug-Related Deaths Index.
[Department of Health] Statement by Varadkar on National Drug-Related Deaths Index. (15 Dec 2014)



Coroner issues ecstasy warning after two drownings.
[Irish Examiner] , McDonald, Brian Coroner issues ecstasy warning after two drownings. (13 Dec 2014)



No rogue heroin circulating in Cork, tests show.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac No rogue heroin circulating in Cork, tests show. (12 Dec 2014)



What Jonathan Corrie needed more than a hostel bed was a place to beat his addiction.
[Independent.ie] , Quinn, David What Jonathan Corrie needed more than a hostel bed was a place to beat his addiction. (12 Dec 2014)



Drug-hit areas feel ‘hopeless’ over fear of gangs.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug-hit areas feel ‘hopeless’ over fear of gangs. (11 Dec 2014)



“Horrific”: Gangs passing drug debts on to families bereaved by suicide.
[thejournal.ie] , MacGuill, Dan “Horrific”: Gangs passing drug debts on to families bereaved by suicide. (11 Dec 2014)



Restorative practice ‘can help with crisis’.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Restorative practice ‘can help with crisis’. (10 Dec 2014)



15-year-olds recruited for organised crime.
[RTE News] 15-year-olds recruited for organised crime. (10 Dec 2014)



Report places Ireland 25th in Europe for drink-driving related deaths.
[Irish Examiner] Report places Ireland 25th in Europe for drink-driving related deaths. (10 Dec 2014)



Tipping point: Doping is getting increasingly hard to ignore.
[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian Tipping point: Doping is getting increasingly hard to ignore. (08 Dec 2014)



Bullying features ‘hugely’ in addicts’ childhoods.
[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Bullying features ‘hugely’ in addicts’ childhoods. (08 Dec 2014)



One-third of heroin addicts kept on expensive methadone for more than 10 years to 'control crime'.
[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim One-third of heroin addicts kept on expensive methadone for more than 10 years to 'control crime'. (07 Dec 2014)



Europe-wide crackdown on drink and drug-driving.
[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Europe-wide crackdown on drink and drug-driving. (06 Dec 2014)



Calling time: Smaller bars issue zero-tolerance warning on ’12 Pubs of Christmas’.
[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Calling time: Smaller bars issue zero-tolerance warning on ’12 Pubs of Christmas’. (06 Dec 2014)



Why male smokers are more likely to develop cancer.
[Independent.ie] , Kelland, Kate Why male smokers are more likely to develop cancer. (06 Dec 2014)



HRI and Turf Club establish drug testing taskforce.
[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian HRI and Turf Club establish drug testing taskforce. (06 Dec 2014)



Around 500 cancer deaths a year caused by alcohol.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Regan, Eilish Around 500 cancer deaths a year caused by alcohol. (05 Dec 2014)



Tánaiste says Garda presence needed to deal with Dublin city anti-social behaviour.
[Irish Times] , O'Regan, Michael Tánaiste says Garda presence needed to deal with Dublin city anti-social behaviour. (05 Dec 2014)



Over 9,300 on methadone.
[Irish Medical Times] Mudiwa, Lloyd,  Over 9,300 on methadone. (05 Dec 2014)



Four things Government should do to help homeless people.
[Irish Times] Kennedy, Sr Stanislaus, Four things Government should do to help homeless people. (04 Dec 2014)



Public views sought on tobacco controls.
[Irish Examiner]  Ring, Evelyn, Public views sought on tobacco controls. (03 Dec 2014)



Why those drug drivers will be taken off our roads.
Indo Motoring. [Independent.ie] Why those drug drivers will be taken off our roads. (03 Dec 2014)



Students launch campaign to highlight the impact of alcohol on youth mental health.
[Alcohol Action Ireland]  Students launch campaign to highlight the impact of alcohol on youth mental health. (03 Dec 2014)



Parity of outcomes for mental and physical health urged.
[Irish Medical Times] Parity of outcomes for mental and physical health urged. (03 Dec 2014)



Drinking when pregnant - harmless or an act of denial?
[Independent.ie]  Stuart Madge, Aoife,  Drinking when pregnant - harmless or an act of denial?  (02 Dec 2014)



Opposing views on merits of plain cigarette packaging.
[Irish Examiner]  Leogue, Joe and Von Radowitz, John,  Opposing views on merits of plain cigarette packaging. (02 Dec 2014)



Drug that reverses heroin overdoses should be made more available.
[thejournal.ie] Finn, Christina,  ‘Drug that reverses heroin overdoses should be made more available’. (02 Dec 2014)



Gaps in HIV prevention expose Europe to risk of outbreaks.
[EMCDDA] Gaps in HIV prevention expose Europe to risk of outbreaks. (01 Dec 2014)


Dail Debates

Oireachtas debates

Drugs

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 136- Drugs-related intimidation [46715/14]. (04 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 159- Drugs-related deaths [46699/14]. (04 Dec 2014)

 

Alcohol

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 114 - Alcohol sales legislation [48496/14]. (17 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Alcohol sales legislation. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 111- Sports sponsorship [47919/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Finance Bill 2014: Report and final stages (continued). (11 Dec 2014)

Seanad Eireann debate. Order of business [Alcohol, cancer, marketing]. (04 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 180- Alcohol sales legislation [45888/14]. (02 Dec 2014)

 

Tobacco

Protection of Children's Health (tobacco smoke in mechanically propelled vehicles) Bill 2012: Report and final stages. (18 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 50- Tobacco smuggling [48559/14]. (17 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 186 - Tobacco smuggling [47764/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 280 - Tobacco control measures [48021/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 418 - Tobacco control measures [47769/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 419 - Tobacco control measures [48023/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 454 - EU directives [48025/14]. (16 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 285 - Tobacco control measures [47133/14]. (09 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 367 - Ministerial responsibilities [46306/14]. (02 Dec 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 418 - Tobacco control measures [46191/14]. (02 Dec 2014)


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